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what he regarded as the irresponsible attitude of the

Home Office in suggesting that individuals might negotiate

their own nationality with countries they visited.

Governor' undertook to convey this view.

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In reply to Mr Sandberg, the Governor said that he

thought the correct course of action would be to draw no

attention to the recent Labour Party Manifesto.

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pres present position. He thought it unlikely that the Technical

bo and Survey Officers would increase their industrial action to dopsis the point where it disrupted work. There was

There was a danger that

some of the larger unions might follow the militant posture

of the social workers, in which case the land surveyors how might feel obliged to escalate their action.

Members noted the potential problem of public sympathy for the nurses. The Governor said that publicity must be

watched very carefully and, if necessary, the Administration

must dispel any misconceptions."

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As regards the KCR the Secretary for the Civil Service

reported that their concern was the length of time taken to

work out new salaries and conditions of service. The KCR

Transitional Board would be able to consider firm proposals

in early August.

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